Evaluation of an Automatic Mashed Potato Dispenser

Abstract

A commercial mashed potato dispenser was examined and tested to determine its potential application to military serving line operations. The unit conformed to dimensions, power requirements, potato mix and water tank capacities, dispensing rates and range as advertized by the manufacturer. It was noted however that the machine did not have the capacity to dispense continuously more than 22 average size servings. Further, the quality of the dispensed product, although considered acceptable, was not as good as that mixed by conventional means. With some improvements as discussed herein, the unit could be used in small serving lines where convenience is of utmost importance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA008377

Entities

People

  • James P. Nibi
  • Vincent A. Ricardi

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Acceptance Tests
  • Automatic
  • Automation
  • Discoloration
  • Dispensers
  • Energy Consumption
  • Food Dispensing
  • Governments
  • Heating Elements
  • Hot Water
  • Inspection
  • Mixing
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weight

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Materials Science